Security Programs Manager
We are seeking a Security Programs Manager (SPM) for a Provincial Government Crown Corporation overseeing a Critical Infrastructure Security Program. This position plays a critical role in the ongoing partnership with our client and will support the expansion of an energy distribution project. The SPM will liaise between the client and cross-functional internal teams and manage the security staff working within the portfolio. This role requires strong leadership, operational planning, and client relationship management.
Key Responsibilities Overview:
Operations Management
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Oversee day-to-day security operations for all transmission line project sites, laydown yards, camps, and access points.
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Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions.
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Ensures all sites have up to date and complete Site Orders both in hard copy on site and in digital copy on the network server.
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Remains on-call to act as an after-hours resource for emergencies.
Team Management
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Ensures that all services provided by staff assigned within the portfolio are consistently delivered in accordance with the client’s wishes and best interests.
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Supervise, mentor, and support staff and issue necessary disciplinary action, re-assignment, and dismissal
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Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management of security personnel.
Occupational Health & Safety and Investigation
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Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, occupational health and safety regulations, and applicable legislation.
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Conducts risk assessments and provide recommendations for security and safety improvements upgrades.
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Conduct Occupational Health & Safety investigations as required
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Monitors Incident Reports and takes appropriate action on the reports that are related to sites
Account Management
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Prepare operational reports, KPI tracking, and client updates.
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Ensures that the vision, strategic mission, and security management plan are executed through Paladin’s delivery systems.
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Responds to communications from clients in a timely manner.
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Perform other duties as assigned based on the business and operational needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills and Abilities
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Proven knowledge and experience in security, business, and financial reporting.
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Ability to pass contractual background checks and required training / orientation.
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Excellent situational awareness skills (business and security).
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Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
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Ability to lead, plan, organize, delegate and problem solve.
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Proven ability to effectively supervise and manage people.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, including delivering presentations to groups.
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Ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment.
Experience and Education
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Experience reviewing written and digital reports from field staff
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Experience performing investigations into security incidents and performance management issues
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Experience with People & Culture Practices, including but not limited to interviewing, training, general staffing and deployment, performance management and succession planning
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Experience overseeing, delivering and adjusting Training and Policies and Procedures as part of continuous improvement process
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Experience with Occupational Health & Safety
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Successful applicant must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity, preferably in a Security setting, or a combination of experience and relevant experience and education.
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A minimum of a high school degree or equivalent
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The successful applicant will be willing to join industry professional associations and have a desire to learn through professional certification processes.
Assets:
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A relevant Post-Secondary Diploma or University Degree (i.e., Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or Psychology)
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Occupational Health & Safety and Accident Investigations experience
Tentative Start Date: June 15, 2026
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